The Thunderbird Guide to International Business Resources on the World Wide Web or Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations

The Thunderbird Guide to International Business Resources on the World Wide Web

Author: Candace Deans

This handy resource evolved out of a classroom environment reflecting the realities of the information age. Thunderbird students, being well versed in international business, culture and language, gathered global business information on the World Wide Web for assigned regions of the world. The text is divided into chapters organized around general regions of the globe. Each of these major groupings are further divided into areas and countries most beneficial to today's business professional. All chapters are preceded by a concise introduction to the region and sometimes a country which provides insight into its culture, business practices, political systems and risk, and social aspects.

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A technically oriented chronicle of the history of engineering in the US, with boxes on basic math and symbolic expression for understanding engineering, and exercises based on the information in each chapter. Begins with the late 18th-century industrial revolution and covers the first 100 years of major advances in technology, discussing economic and social conditions and ethical implications. Includes b&w photos and illustrations. For beginning engineering students. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Interesting textbook: Sus Papeles y Responsabilidades Como un Miembro de Consejo, volumen.2

Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations

Author: Jo Ann Hankin

This cash management and investment handbook for nonprofit managers helps managers from diverse backgrounds learn to manage their organization's money. It examines traditional treasury functions including banking and cash flow and explores investment management and strategies for managing excess cash, endowment, and long-term (planned) gifts. It also examines financial management strategies that impact cash flow, including borrowing, risk management, benchmarking, and long-term planning. Addresses the needs of all types and sizes of organizations, from small religious groups and community social service agencies to major cultural institutions and colleges and universities. Includes a diskette with spreadsheet solutions to common financial management problems, such as interest rate calculations, basic yield calculations, financial rations and more.

Table of Contents:

Understanding Nonprofit Organizations.
Using Financial Management to Accomplish Your Mission.
Finanical Roles and Responsibilities.
Long-Range Financial Planning and Strategy.
Developing and Managing a Financial Plan.
Financial Reports.
Technology Tools--Managing Information.
Types and Sources of Funding for Your Program.
Cash Management and Banking Relations.
Managing Your Organization's Liabilities.
Investment Policy and Guidelines.
Investing Principles, Procedures, and Operations for Short-Term and Long-Term Endowment.
Fixed-Income Securities Portfolio Management and Investment Operations.
Safeguarding the Organization's Assets, People, and Property: Risk Management and Audit.
Financial Policy--Internal and External.
Evaluating Your Progress.
Index.